Comments on: Broadband In The US Is Slow (And No One Is Surprised) http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wesleyhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33441 Wesley Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:18:18 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33441 My parents (I am 17 and still living with my family) are paying for 1.5 Mbps and I've tested the speeds. Here in Aurora, CO my house is getting 0.5 Mbps at best as a download speed. And when actually downloading something it's around 50-100 kbps. Before my parents lost their jobs we were getting 10.88 Mbps with an actual download speed of 100 - 1000 kbps depending on where we downloaded from. I can definately support the argument that actual internet speeds are MUCH lower than what our ISPs are saying we get.By the way, I will be getting a job (hopefully in the near future) and I support people paying for their own things. Let those who can, and are willing, donate for other people's sake! I would donate if I could, but I need to support myself until I'm out on my own, and doing well. My parents (I am 17 and still living with my family) are paying for 1.5 Mbps and I’ve tested the speeds. Here in Aurora, CO my house is getting 0.5 Mbps at best as a download speed. And when actually downloading something it’s around 50-100 kbps. Before my parents lost their jobs we were getting 10.88 Mbps with an actual download speed of 100 – 1000 kbps depending on where we downloaded from. I can definately support the argument that actual internet speeds are MUCH lower than what our ISPs are saying we get.

By the way, I will be getting a job (hopefully in the near future) and I support people paying for their own things. Let those who can, and are willing, donate for other people’s sake! I would donate if I could, but I need to support myself until I’m out on my own, and doing well.

]]> By: Sarah Ghttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33404 Sarah G Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:42:21 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33404 @ David M:Are you really this stupid? Can't you even read?! This *is* about people who are paying for their service, and not getting what THEY PAID FOR. This includes ME. I pay $63.00 per month for a crappy 10 mb/s (it's advertised as 20 mb/s). They are con artists who LIE about the connection speeds, and then when you call them, they try to blame the slow speed on your PC or some other pathetic excuse.So anyhow, you need to shut up because you are obviously out of your mind. You're off on some unrelated tangent that makes no damn sense. People ARE paying... and they aren't getting what they pay for; that's the bottom line, dumba$$. I subscribe to the highest speed available from my carrier (Cox Communications) and it is AWFUL. The speed is only half of what is advertised. I am getting ripped off monthly!!!! @ David M:

Are you really this stupid? Can’t you even read?! This *is* about people who are paying for their service, and not getting what THEY PAID FOR. This includes ME. I pay $63.00 per month for a crappy 10 mb/s (it’s advertised as 20 mb/s). They are con artists who LIE about the connection speeds, and then when you call them, they try to blame the slow speed on your PC or some other pathetic excuse.

So anyhow, you need to shut up because you are obviously out of your mind. You’re off on some unrelated tangent that makes no damn sense. People ARE paying… and they aren’t getting what they pay for; that’s the bottom line, dumba$$. I subscribe to the highest speed available from my carrier (Cox Communications) and it is AWFUL. The speed is only half of what is advertised. I am getting ripped off monthly!!!!

]]> By: Zimhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33318 Zim Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:44:57 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33318 I know my Internet says it's fast, and it is, some of the time. I'd rather have the same slow speed all the time than have it constantly fluctuating, really messing up my computer. I actually get their "fast" Internet at midnight or later, because everyone else who was on their servers is now off of them and so I finally get something remotely close to their "fast", but as for the rest of the time, the Internet jumping up and down makes the rest of my computer seem to run MUCH slower... I know my Internet says it’s fast, and it is, some of the time. I’d rather have the same slow speed all the time than have it constantly fluctuating, really messing up my computer. I actually get their “fast” Internet at midnight or later, because everyone else who was on their servers is now off of them and so I finally get something remotely close to their “fast”, but as for the rest of the time, the Internet jumping up and down makes the rest of my computer seem to run MUCH slower…

]]> By: LuisRhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33299 LuisR Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33299 The example of saving $4.40 for paying bills online doesn't seem like a good one to me. I know most people who have Internet service don't use it just for paying bills online but how can you justify paying $25-$40 a month or more to save $4.40? The example of saving $4.40 for paying bills online doesn’t seem like a good one to me. I know most people who have Internet service don’t use it just for paying bills online but how can you justify paying $25-$40 a month or more to save $4.40?

]]> By: tincan44http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33276 tincan44 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:18:20 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33276 Bellsouth promised 6 Mps and I routinely get 3.5 down and 938 up using speakeasy. Thanks BS Bellsouth promised 6 Mps and I routinely get 3.5 down and 938 up using speakeasy. Thanks BS

]]> By: Drewhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33249 Drew Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:23:55 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33249 Uh, no one ever said that government should be paying for your internet. Yes, if you want to use the internet, you need to pay a monthly subscription. We're talking about government subsidies to improve infrastructure.Roads are not a necessity????? Please...just stop talking. Uh, no one ever said that government should be paying for your internet. Yes, if you want to use the internet, you need to pay a monthly subscription. We’re talking about government subsidies to improve infrastructure.

Roads are not a necessity????? Please…just stop talking.

]]> By: Nick Chttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33089 Nick C Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:36:16 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33089 Hallelujah! Well said and thank you for saying it. I don't work so I can pay taxes and make other people's lives easier and better. I work so I can make MY life and my family's lives easier and better. If people want internet, or healthcare or food and water and a place to sleep at night, they can GET A DAMN JOB and pay for it same as I did.In response to the comment about the govt paying for roads in comparison to food/clothing -- its a little off for a few reasons that i can think of - 1) roads are not a necessity. i have a 4wd and can go offroad anytime. 2) its logical for roads to be paid by taxes because it takes governmental organization to prepare the framework of intersections, etc... thats why they DONT pay for driveways -- they dont effect the grid.Either way.. we pay for everything. The only difference is this: if we pay for something through taxes and government we give up our rights as individuals to make our own choices about the services we need. You think if the govt starts puttin out paid-by-taxes internet, that an internet junky like myself would be able to choose to get a 50mbps FiOS if a 1.5mbps DSL is available in the area? Not without demonstrating a "need" for it (and I dont think they'd consider downloading music/movies a need lol). Hallelujah! Well said and thank you for saying it. I don’t work so I can pay taxes and make other people’s lives easier and better. I work so I can make MY life and my family’s lives easier and better. If people want internet, or healthcare or food and water and a place to sleep at night, they can GET A DAMN JOB and pay for it same as I did.

In response to the comment about the govt paying for roads in comparison to food/clothing — its a little off for a few reasons that i can think of – 1) roads are not a necessity. i have a 4wd and can go offroad anytime. 2) its logical for roads to be paid by taxes because it takes governmental organization to prepare the framework of intersections, etc… thats why they DONT pay for driveways — they dont effect the grid.

Either way.. we pay for everything. The only difference is this: if we pay for something through taxes and government we give up our rights as individuals to make our own choices about the services we need. You think if the govt starts puttin out paid-by-taxes internet, that an internet junky like myself would be able to choose to get a 50mbps FiOS if a 1.5mbps DSL is available in the area? Not without demonstrating a “need” for it (and I dont think they’d consider downloading music/movies a need lol).

]]> By: Jameshttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-33001 James Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:21:56 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-33001 I'm 21 and agree with David M.Things like this are up to individuals to work for money to obtain. Should be the same with healthcare and anything else. If I never use the internet and never get sick my life, I don't want to pay a dime so other random people can get internet or healthcare. If I need either I'll buy them; that's why I work. I’m 21 and agree with David M.

Things like this are up to individuals to work for money to obtain. Should be the same with healthcare and anything else. If I never use the internet and never get sick my life, I don’t want to pay a dime so other random people can get internet or healthcare. If I need either I’ll buy them; that’s why I work.

]]> By: David Mhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-32993 David M Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:31:34 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-32993 No its not a stretch. Seriously, how much should government pay for? Should the government also pay for the internet now like in other countries?If you don't like the excessive spending coming from Washington then vote the big spenders out of office. I don't like their excessive spending either and this applies to both parties. But don't try to blame everyone over a certain age. That's just a false argument. No its not a stretch. Seriously, how much should government pay for? Should the government also pay for the internet now like in other countries?

If you don’t like the excessive spending coming from Washington then vote the big spenders out of office. I don’t like their excessive spending either and this applies to both parties. But don’t try to blame everyone over a certain age. That’s just a false argument.

]]> By: Rich Mengahttp://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/comment-page-1/#comment-32982 Rich Menga Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:23:24 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/broadband-in-the-us-is-slow-and-no-one-is-surprised/#comment-32982 Rhode Island was one of the first states (if not <em>the</em> first) to have a fiber optic network cover the whole state due to its small size.Rhode Island has the best median last-mile download speed of any US State.It is amazing that even in the Ocean state, the place where internet speed and its availability is at its greatest, people can still get slow internet. It simply shouldn't happen there, yet it does. Rhode Island was one of the first states (if not the first) to have a fiber optic network cover the whole state due to its small size.

Rhode Island has the best median last-mile download speed of any US State.

It is amazing that even in the Ocean state, the place where internet speed and its availability is at its greatest, people can still get slow internet. It simply shouldn’t happen there, yet it does.

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